Things to Consider When Revamping your Two Wheeler

Written by Sharad Bajaj

Updated On Mar 31, 20212 min read

Modifying and revamping your bike to your tastes is an exciting aspect of being a bike owner. Read all about what are the important considerations to keep in mind when doing so.

Your bike is surely your pride and joy and something to be very excited about when you first purchase it. Along with the thrill of riding your very own two-wheeler, an important aspect that excites many bike owners, especially in the younger demographic, is the excitement of the visuals and extra features of your bike. Many may be tempted to revamp their bike completely from when it is first purchased. This is where modifications come in. Let’s read all about bike modifications and the considerations involved when implementing them.

Things to Consider When Revamping your Two Wheeler

The following are the things to consider and keep in mind when revamping your two-wheeler Insurance to keep your bike safe and protected.

1. Inform your Insurance Company

Revamping or modifying your bike can have an impact upon your Bike insurance premium. If you fail to inform them about any modifications that you implement on your bike or two wheeler, you will run into trouble when it comes to raising a claim and any claim is likely to be rejected.

2. Make Sure to Abide by the Law

If your modifications involve any structural changes, the relevant authorities must be informed. For example, if you wish to make a change to your bike’s engine then this change must be reflected in the bike registration certificate (RC) and for this you will need to visit your RTO office to make the change.

3. Consider Anti-Theft Devices

When modifying your bike, installing anti-theft devices is an important thing to consider. It is advisable to do so not only for added security but because it could lead to your bike insurance premium being reduced. This is because you would be considered less of a risk by the bike insurance company. Hence there is a huge advantage in installing a reputed anti-theft device.

4. Rely on Professionals Only

It may be tempting to conduct modifications yourself or to rely on unprofessional individuals for the same. It is best to avoid doing so and to rely only on professionals when it comes to any aesthetic or structural changes to your bike. Otherwise, you could face damages to your bike and not have any recourse in repairing it. Never compromise on the quality of any changes you make to your vehicle.

Conclusion

Modifications are an exciting part of being a bike owner, allowing you to make changes to reflect your personality and desires and customise your bike to yourself. However, it is important to be careful when doing so, so follow the law and do not rely on any unprofessional individuals. Always inform your insurance company of any changes you make to your bike.

Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.

Written by Sharad Bajaj

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Sharad is an insurance industry veteran who has managed motor insurance products for over a decade. He helped set up and scale the motor insurance vertical for a leading insurance company in his previous stint. In his spare time, Sharad likes to read and be in tune with nature.